Date:

Synopsis:

2/13/98

Receives court approval for $190 million in DIP financing

2/10/98

Announces closing of 20 stores, refocus on core markets

1/20/98

Venture to reorganize under Chapter 11

1/8/98

December sales results

12/4/97

Strong Inventory Levels and Sales Trend Position Family Value Retailer for Solid Holiday Season

11/6/97

Venture Stores tallies October same-store sales gain

10/8/97

Venture reports September sales results

9/3/97

Solid sales of Back-to-School merchandise contribute to performance

8/14/97

Level Sales Trend Provides Encouraging Sign for Future

8/7/97

Announces $135 million real estate transaction with Kimco realty

7/30/97

Consecutive monthly gains demonstrate repositioning progress.

7/3/97

Announces strategic alliances to support repositioning in core markets

7/2/97

June sales increase

6/27/97

Reorganizes finance department to strengthen trade relations.

6/20/97

Summary of shareholder meeting

6/6/97

May sales results.

5/23/97

Dividend declared for preferred shares

5/9/97

First quarter and April sales results